Tomah VA Medical Center Receives 2024 Partner for Change Award

Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 -- 8:00 AM

The Tomah VA Medical Center received the 2024 Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to environmental sustainability in health care.

The award is one of Practice Greenhealth’s Environmental Excellence Awards given annually to honor health care’s achievements in sustainability. Partner for Change Award recipients are recognized for superior performance in environmental sustainability, covering a range of different sustainability programs and activities.

Program manager, Jennifer Bailey, who oversees the Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) says that this award shows how the Tomah VA Medical Center is doing its part to protect the environment while supporting Veteran health.

“Practice Greenhealth is the leading membership and networking organization for sustainable health care, and recognition of our facility shows our dedication and hard work in incorporating sustainability into our practices."

"Here at the Tomah VA Medical Center, we know sustainability is essential in protecting the environment and improving the health for our patients, their families, staff, and our community.”

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